Baia del Silenzio


This small beautiful bay lies hidden just behind the historic quarter. Go early or late in the day to enjoy this photogenic seascape without the crowds. It has a diminutive sandy beach, a fisherman sculpture, narrow boats dotting the shoreline and fine views of colourful villas framed against the green slopes beyond. There's also a well-placed restaurant here.


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0.15 MILES

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2. Museo Archeologico e della Città

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3. Castello Brown

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4. Lungomare Vittorio Veneto

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8. Centro Visito Batterie Silvio Sommazzi

12.54 MILES

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